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Check the bus schedule for Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like FlixBus or Greyhound US. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
from £21
tomorrow
from £24
Monday
from £23
Tuesday
from £20
Wednesday
from £22
Thursday
from £17
Friday
from £21

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    4h 40m
    0
    09:45
    Philadelphia, PA
    Convention Center
    14:25
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £21
  • FlixBus
    2h 50m
    0
    10:15
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St & 2nd St Bus Stop
    13:05
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £22
  • FlixBus
    3h 15m
    0
    15:00
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St & 2nd St Bus Stop
    18:15
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £22
  • FlixBus
    3h 5m
    0
    16:15
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St & 2nd St Bus Stop
    19:20
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £22
  • Greyhound US
    5h 20m
    0
    11:45
    Philadelphia, PA
    Convention Center
    17:05
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £22

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    2h 50m
    0
    01:55
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St & 2nd St Bus Stop
    04:45
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £24
  • Greyhound US
    5h 20m
    0
    11:45
    Philadelphia, PA
    Convention Center
    17:05
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £24
  • Greyhound US
    4h 5m
    0
    17:55
    Philadelphia, PA
    Convention Center
    22:00
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £24
  • Greyhound US
    3h 20m
    0
    20:30
    Philadelphia, PA
    Convention Center
    23:50
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £24
  • FlixBus
    2h 50m
    0
    01:55
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St & 2nd St Bus Stop
    04:45
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £27
  • Did you know that if you travel from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC via Wilmington, DE, you can save more than £3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      3h 20m
      0
      20:30
      Philadelphia, PA
      Convention Center
      21:20
      Wilmington, DE
      Greyhound
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      £7
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • Busbud
      2h 25m
      0
      21:25
      Wilmington, DE
      Greyhound
      23:50
      Washington, DC
      Union Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      £14
    Travel time is 0h 30m longer, but you will save £3

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    2h 50m
    0
    01:55
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St & 2nd St Bus Stop
    04:45
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £23
  • FlixBus
    2h 50m
    0
    03:10
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St & 2nd St Bus Stop
    06:00
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £23
  • FlixBus
    2h 55m
    0
    08:15
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St & 2nd St Bus Stop
    11:10
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £23
  • Greyhound US
    4h 40m
    0
    09:45
    Philadelphia, PA
    Convention Center
    14:25
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £23
  • Greyhound US
    5h 20m
    0
    11:45
    Philadelphia, PA
    Convention Center
    17:05
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £23
  • Did you know that if you travel from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC via Wilmington, DE, you can save more than £2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      3h 20m
      0
      20:30
      Philadelphia, PA
      Convention Center
      21:20
      Wilmington, DE
      Greyhound
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      £7
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • Busbud
      2h 25m
      0
      21:25
      Wilmington, DE
      Greyhound
      23:50
      Washington, DC
      Union Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      £14
    Travel time is 0h 30m longer, but you will save £2

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    4h 40m
    0
    09:45
    Philadelphia, PA
    Convention Center
    14:25
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £20
  • FlixBus
    2h 50m
    0
    01:45
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St & 2nd St Bus Stop
    04:35
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £22
  • FlixBus
    2h 50m
    0
    03:10
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St & 2nd St Bus Stop
    06:00
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £22
  • FlixBus
    2h 55m
    0
    08:15
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St & 2nd St Bus Stop
    11:10
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £22
  • Greyhound US
    4h 40m
    0
    09:45
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St & 2nd St Bus Stop
    14:25
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £22

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    2h 50m
    0
    01:45
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St & 2nd St Bus Stop
    04:35
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £22
  • FlixBus
    2h 50m
    0
    03:10
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St & 2nd St Bus Stop
    06:00
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £22
  • FlixBus
    2h 55m
    0
    08:15
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St & 2nd St Bus Stop
    11:10
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £22
  • Greyhound US
    4h 40m
    0
    09:45
    Philadelphia, PA
    Convention Center
    14:25
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £22
  • Greyhound US
    5h 20m
    0
    11:45
    Philadelphia, PA
    Convention Center
    17:05
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £22

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    4h 40m
    0
    09:45
    Philadelphia, PA
    Convention Center
    14:25
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £17
  • Greyhound US
    4h 40m
    0
    09:45
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St & 2nd St Bus Stop
    14:25
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £19
  • FlixBus
    2h 50m
    0
    01:55
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St & 2nd St Bus Stop
    04:45
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £22
  • FlixBus
    2h 50m
    0
    03:10
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St & 2nd St Bus Stop
    06:00
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £22
  • FlixBus
    2h 55m
    0
    08:15
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St & 2nd St Bus Stop
    11:10
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £22

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    4h 40m
    0
    09:45
    Philadelphia, PA
    Convention Center
    14:25
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £21
  • FlixBus
    2h 50m
    0
    01:55
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St & 2nd St Bus Stop
    04:45
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £22
  • FlixBus
    2h 50m
    0
    03:10
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St & 2nd St Bus Stop
    06:00
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £22
  • FlixBus
    2h 50m
    0
    10:15
    Philadelphia, PA
    Spring Garden St & 2nd St Bus Stop
    13:05
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £22
  • Greyhound US
    5h 20m
    0
    11:45
    Philadelphia, PA
    Convention Center
    17:05
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £22

What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Philadelphia, PA and Washington, DC?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 28 daily coaches from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 24 daily coaches between Philadelphia, PA and Washington, DC.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 78 coaches from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC, while Night sees the fewest connections between Philadelphia, PA and Washington, DC, with 24 offers.

All facts for Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel daily 26 times by bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC in one click. Book your Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC bus ticket starting from £17!

Cheapest Bus £17
Fastest Bus 2h 50m
Earliest Coach 08:15
Latest Coach 20:30
Daily Bus Connections 26 Ø
Distance 195.9 km
Coach Companies FlixBus and Greyhound US

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC?

Every day, 26 buses from 2 coach companies leave Philadelphia, PA for Washington, DC. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 29/03/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 24/03
Tuesday 25/03
Wednesday 26/03
Thursday 27/03
Friday 28/03
Saturday 29/03
£25
Sunday 30/03
£24
Monday 31/03
£23
Tuesday 01/04
£20
Wednesday 02/04
£22
Thursday 03/04
£17
Friday 04/04
£21
Saturday 05/04
£22
Sunday 06/04
£17
Monday 07/04
£21
Tuesday 08/04
Wednesday 09/04
£24
Thursday 10/04
£19
Friday 11/04
£17
Saturday 12/04
£21
Sunday 13/04
£19
Monday 14/04
£19
Tuesday 15/04
Wednesday 16/04
£24
Thursday 17/04
£18
Friday 18/04
Saturday 19/04
£22
Sunday 20/04

The cheapest time to travel from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £17, Thursday is the cheapest day for a coach from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £24.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC, with £17. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £22.

How to save money travelling from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC are also emptier.

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All bus stations and stops in Philadelphia, PA and Washington, DC

Here is a map with all coach stations in Philadelphia, PA and Washington, DC. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC bus

How much does a Philadelphia, PA Washington, DC coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Philadelphia, PA Washington, DC bus trip is available from £17 and takes 4h 40m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC?

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £17 to £54. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Washington, DC.

How many connections are available for the Philadelphia, PA Washington, DC route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC is offered by roughly 26 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Washington, DC from Philadelphia, PA take?

The quickest coach from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC is provided by FlixBus and takes 2h 50m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £22. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC?

The earliest bus to Washington, DC departs from Philadelphia, PA at 08:15. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC?

The latest bus to Washington, DC departs from Philadelphia, PA at 20:30. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Philadelphia, PA Washington, DC route?

Passengers looking to travel from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC can travel with FlixBus and Greyhound US. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia, PA and Washington, DC?

You can check all the direct connections between Philadelphia, PA and Washington, DC by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and Greyhound US.

What can I take with me on the bus to Washington, DC from Philadelphia, PA?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Philadelphia, PA Washington, DC bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Philadelphia, PA Washington, DC bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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